Description
Job Summary:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Protection Program Manager to oversee the implementation of integrated protection programs in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Responsibilities:
- Support data collection, documentation, and safe and ethical storage on field sites
- Collaborate with the MEAL team and Integrated Protection Manager to establish and implement feedback mechanisms for protection activities
- Provide support and supervision to protection teams to ensure child and adult participation in all activities
- Ensure regular communication with the Integrated Protection Manager to strengthen safety outcomes for children and their families
Supervision and Capacity Building:
- Directly supervise social workers and SMSPS assistants, and indirectly supervise community volunteers
- Compile and track timely submission of monthly time sheets, probationary period evaluations, annual performance evaluations, etc.
- Provide ongoing coaching and capacity building for protection staff on technical and management skills
- Maintain open and professional relationships with team members, fostering a strong team spirit
Coordination and Representation:
- Facilitate close collaboration and coordination between Protection, RCCE, and Health teams
- Coordinate protection activities with other IRC sectors at the field level
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders
- Participate in relevant coordination meetings at the community level
Administration and Program Development:
- Ensure filing and archiving of all important documents and correspondence related to protection activities
- Contribute to data collection for monitoring and evaluation to support development of project proposals and integrated protection program strategy
Safeguarding, Cross-Cutting Protection, and PCI:
- Comply with all safeguarding policies, cross-cutting protection standards, and IRC code of conduct requirements
- Respect established PCI measures for epidemic response operations
- Collaborate with health and protection teams to support safe, confidential, and appropriate referrals to health, protection, and other services
Requirements:
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education, Human Rights, Social Sciences, Humanities, or related field
- At least 3-4 years of experience in implementing integrated protection programs, including case management, GBV response, and SMSPS programming in humanitarian or development contexts
- Experience in epidemic contexts is an asset
- Proven knowledge of survivor-centered principles and GBV guiding principles
- Strong understanding of integrated protection programming, including case management and risk reduction approaches
- Experience in team supervision and management in an intercultural context
- Experience in capacity building and mentoring staff
- Fluency in French required; knowledge of local languages spoken in Ituri is desirable; English is an advantage